WAUPACA COUNTY

PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE

MEETING MINUTES

Nov. 5, 2013

                                                                                                                                    Courthouse, Waupaca

Chair McClone called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.

Present:           Joe McClone, Dona Gabert, Lee Much, and Donald Peterson.

Also Present:   Christine Faulks, John Francis and Roger Holman

McClone gave the open meeting statement.

Motion by Peterson, seconded by Much to approve the agenda.  Motion carried.

Motion by Peterson, seconded by Gabert to approve the October 1, 2013 minutes.  Motion carried.

McClone opened the meeting for public comment. 

Holman introduced Christine Faulks, who represents a local organization known as TOTO.  Faulks explained that TOTO raised the funds to build the Waupaca Humane Society Building and they are now interested in developing a dog exercise area.  The goal of the group is to secure land and funding for the dog exercise area and turn it over to the County for management of the park.  Holman explained how Portage County runs their dog park.  The Committee members all agreed they would be interested in the dog park and looked forward to a full proposal from TOTO.

McClone thanked Faulks.

Holman shared an e-mail from Chris Klein, Chair of the Town of Dayton.  The e-mail addressed dam, parking, and stop sign issues.  Holman stated that Jeff Siewert, County Corporation Counsel, has recommended that no action be taken regarding the Little Hope Dam and Lake District due to pending legal action.

Holman recommended reviewing the boat and parking options and then, if needed, meet with the Dayton Town Board.

Holman stated they have asked Steingraber for a recommendation on the stop sign issue.

Francis reviewed the bids for a ¾ ton truck.  Francis explained the Ewald Ford truck bid was not bid per specifications.  Francis stated the recommendation is to purchase the Ford F250 from L&S Truck Center, Appleton, for $31,780.  Discussion followed.

Motion by Peterson, seconded by Gabert to purchase the Ford F250 from L&S Truck Center, Appleton, for $31,780.  Motion Carried

Francis reviewed the bids for a 4WD lawnmower.  Francis stated the low bid from Riesterer & Schnell is complete.  Francis stated they are recommending purchasing the mower from Riesterer & Schnell.  Discussion followed on upgrading to a better wheel base and tires.

Motion by Gabert, seconded by Peterson to purchase a 4WD John Deere 1545 lawnmower from Riesterer & Schnell for $20,250.  Motion carried.

Holman handed out and reviewed a list of potential bond projects.  The projects included Grandstand Pavilion, Gills Landing seawall, cold storage building, WIOUWASH Trail, and Dake/Miner/Fishermans upgrades in the 2015-2017 proposal.

Motion by Peterson, seconded by Gabert to recommend the bond projects in the 2015-2017 bond proposal.  Motion carried.

Francis reported the Park staff is finalizing projects and getting ready for winter.

Holman stated the Management Team is working on CIP and evaluations.

The next meeting was set for December 3 at 8:30 a.m.

Motion by Gabert, seconded by Peterson to adjourn.  Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m.

                                                                                    Submitted by:

                                                                                    Roger G. Holman

                                                                                    Director